The service and repair manual for the 1997 Subaru Impreza — 2.2L H4 and 1.8L H4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L H4 — 135 cu in, SOHC 1.8L H4 — 109 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | L Coupe 2-Door · Outback Wagon 4-Door · L Sedan 4-Door · Brighton Coupe 2-Door · L Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 38 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Impreza manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 85
- General Information 1,497
- Accessories & Equipment 101
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 75
- Body & Frame 30
- Maintenance 47
- Brakes 109
- Restraints 82
- Drivelines & Axles 44
- Steering 59
- Electrical 123
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 165
- Transmission 157
- Engine Performance 498
- At least 14
- RPM and at least 43
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Impreza
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 38 complaints and Subaru has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Impreza. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Impreza manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Impreza?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 2.2L H4 and 1.8L H4 across the L Coupe 2-Door, Outback Wagon 4-Door, L Sedan 4-Door, Brighton Coupe 2-Door, L Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1997 Impreza problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Impreza, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 1997 Impreza wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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